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LG12 RUO

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 RUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,181 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 72,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 67,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing on inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,528 miles

Covers / trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,299 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 55,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,351 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,577 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 43,577 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall not down to cords

Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall not down to cords

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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LG12 RUO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 RUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LG12 RUO registered?

LG12 RUO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LG12 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 RUO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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